[Cboldt]

"By the end of my second term, there will be a permanent base on the moon, and it will be American."

He's also stating a vision of American technical superiority (which we had in the 60's and 70's)

By the end of 2020, first continuous propulsion system in space, to get to Mars quick - he's sick of being told we are limited to 50 year old technology.

[livius]

This is wonderful!

[Red Steel]

By the end of 2020, first continuous propulsion system in space, to get to Mars quick - he's sick of being told we are limited to 50 year old technology.

We've got a working plasma engine right now. VASIMR

Ad Astra

http://www.adastrarocket.com/aarc/Technology